Product Manager

SoCode
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£75,000 – £85,000 pa

Salary

£75,000 – £85,000 pa

Posted
30 Mar 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Product Manager - Cambridge (3/4 days on site) - Advanced Sensing & Autonomous Systems - £75/£85k DOE

I've partnered with an exciting start up/scale up who are developing next-generation precision sensing technology, they are now looking for a Product Manager to lead the evolution of their mobile product portfolio.

Following a decade of R&D, this portfolio of products is gaining strong commercial traction globally. Building on this success, there is clear market demand to extend this capability into mobile and autonomous platforms, including:

Drone-based systems for mineral exploration

Subsea deployment in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for navigationYou will own Product Management for a portfolio of mobile solutions, leading from early market validation through to product delivery and in-market success.

Working in a highly collaborative, innovation-led environment, you’ll engage closely with engineers, scientists, commercial teams and customers- turning cutting-edge technology into real-world products.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, applications and market dynamics

Analyse competitor landscape and emerging trends to shape product direction

Define product vision, value proposition and roadmap

Bring commercial rigour to product decisions, including prioritisation of partnerships, features and investments

Support business case development, funding initiatives and market entry strategies

Drive adoption and growth across global markets

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and within budget

Act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle

Translate market and user requirements into clear product specifications

Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through development, launch and iteration

Continuously refine product positioning based on customer feedback and performance data

Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams

Engage with customers, partners and industry stakeholders

Contribute flexibly across product and project management activities in a dynamic environmentExperience & Background

Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, or similar)

Experience in a Product Management, Technical Sales, Field Engineering, or Applications role

Background in instrumentation, geophysical, industrial, or engineering-led environments is highly desirable

Exposure to autonomous systems, sensing technologies, or complex hardware/software products is a strong advantageThe Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Pension and benefits package

Strong focus on work-life balance

Access to on-site facilities including gym and café

Ongoing professional development (conferences, training, publications)

Inclusive and diverse working environment

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